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Mentor Organization in Google Summer of Code
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MERL-UITU is honored to be recognized as Pakistan’s sole organization selected for the 2024 Google Summer of Code (GSoC). This achievement highlights our dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration within the open-source community....

Dr. Ali Ahmed Author of Pakistan National Semiconductor Plan.
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Dr. Ali Ahmed’s current broader research interests are in computer architecture (RISC-V), IoT, and information security. He has 10+ years of experience in the complete product development cycle of CoTs (hardware and software)...

President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi – Visited UIT University
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At the inauguration ceremony of Pakistan’s first open-source RISC-V based chips, President Dr. Arif Alvi commended UIT University’s students and faculty for their groundbreaking achievement, noting it as a significant milestone in the development of the nation’s IT industry...

UIT University Showcases Innovation at 4th IEEEP Fair 2024!
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UIT University participated in the IEEEP Fair 2024, where we presented six projects to demonstrate our students' talent and innovation. Featured projects include AgriBot, Electric Vehicle Conversions, the eco-friendly E-Tanga, a fuel-efficient Hybrid Bike, ...

Dr. Ali Represented MERL-UITU in Pakistan’s First Semiconductor Summit 2024
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Dr. Ali Ahmed, Team Lead at Micro Electronics Research Lab (MERL), attended the Pakistan Semiconductor Summit sponsored by GSME. He participated in a panel on "Building the Talent Pool," where he shared his experiences in developing semiconductor ...

Dr. Muhammad Wasim's Role in Developing MAKKHIMETER at Fly Lab, DUHS
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This state-of-the-art tool has been developed through a collaborative effort between UIT University, led by Dr. Muhammad Wasim, and the Dow Fly Research Lab at Dow College of Biotechnology. Its primary purpose is to quantify morphometric variations in Drosophila ...

MERL-UITU Receives the World's First RISC-V Laptops from DeepComputing!
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The Micro Electronics Research Lab (MERL) at UIT University has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the world’s first RISC-V International laptops, the DC ROMA-1 and DC ROMA-2. These revolutionary devices were gifted to MERL by DeepComputing ...

Dr. Abid Karim and Team Represent UIT University at IEEE YESIST12 2024 Grand Finale in Tunis
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We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Abid Karim, an esteemed faculty member at UIT University, recently represented our institution at the IEEE YESIST12 2024 Grand Finale held at Science City in Tunis, Tunisia. Dr. Abid, ...

Dr. Farhan Ahmed Karim and Team Represent UIT University at IEEE YESIST12 2024 Grand Finale in Tunisia
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The team presented their cutting-edge project, "An Automated Data Cleaning Pipeline with Generative AI for Medium," which addresses critical challenges in data processing and cleaning using advanced artificial ...

Hafsa Shoaib Selected for GirlScript Summer of Code 2024 Extended Program
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This remarkable achievement highlights Hafsa's passion for technology and her drive to contribute meaningfully to the global tech community. Her participation in the program is not only a personal milestone but also an inspiration to fellow students at UITU...

UIT University Triumphs at Teknofest Pakistan 2024
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UIT University proudly announces a remarkable achievement at Teknofest Pakistan 2024, held on October 12-13 at the Expo Center, Karachi. Competing against over 100 startups in the highly competitive Startup Category, two of our innovative...